Not sure how many of you have seen this..thought I'd post it though..It's Brian getting quite angry in an interview and he ends up storming out..i would've done the same though.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4959787107106990601&q=Brian+May
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wow...thats very un-usual. But what did the interviewer say that made brian react like that? it was in dutch! lol
the interviewer must of said something quite offending...i'd loved to know what he said
He was asking..damn i forgot..i'll find out hang on..
thank you, dear investigator!
Brian had that up on his website when it happened when the Queen+Paul Rodgers tour was in Europe.
Then he wrote his explanation as to what happened on his website about how the interviewer wasted Brian's time going off about some children's act covering BoRahp I forget all the details, and Brian was like...to the reporter...well Brian had a certain amount of time to do an interview/press right before the gig, and wanted to of course discuss the tour and Queen+Paul Rodgers' collaboartion, how and why the tour came about, etc.
and all the reporter wanted to do was waste Brian's time shortly before the gig itself, bugging Brian to watch some video of some kids in a school band..or something to that affect.
Then he wrote his explanation as to what happened on his website about how the interviewer wasted Brian's time going off about some children's act covering BoRahp I forget all the details, and Brian was like...to the reporter...well Brian had a certain amount of time to do an interview/press right before the gig, and wanted to of course discuss the tour and Queen+Paul Rodgers' collaboartion, how and why the tour came about, etc.
and all the reporter wanted to do was waste Brian's time shortly before the gig itself, bugging Brian to watch some video of some kids in a school band..or something to that affect.
Arlene beat me to it...
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From Brians site from brians mouth -
"No, I wasn't grumpy. I was disappointed in the interviewer. We went straight into interviews from a long journey. The guy wasted his opportunity, and wasted my time. His brief was to talk about what was happening in the moment - a massive Queen tour, with Paul Rodgers, sold out, with wonderful reactions. Instead the interviewer started asking me why we didn't do the whole of "Bohemian Rhapsody" live. "Do you mean perform the operatic section?", I asked. "Well, yes", he said. "Because there are six of us, and 150 voices on the record - it would be ridiculous.. ", I said. "But with modern technology...?" he went on .... "No", I said, "not with modern technology. If you want to see Bohemian Rhapsody done completely live, go see our musical We Will Rock You". The interviewer seemed not to have heard of this. I started tell him we used Bo Rap as an opportunity for a special presentation involving Freddie. He seemed not to hear me. He then told me he wanted to show me a video of some students singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" live. I kinda squirmed .... why were we using up valuable time doing this, when we were running late anyway for the crucial sound-check which would enable us to play at our best that evening? I have seen plenty students singing Bo Rap, thanks. Maybe later ...? Well, he insisted, so I gave way. Then the video he wanted to show me didn't work. He said, "Give me a minute". I said, "This is crap - I would rather be spending the time preparing for the show, which is the real reason we are here." Or something like that. At this point I actually got up to leave, but thought...."No. I am not a prima donna, I should give the guy another chance" ... so I sat down again and said, "OK, let's start again. we have probably 3 minutes left - ask me something decent!" The interview consulted his notes, and said, "Bohemian Rhapsody was released in 1976 in Holland. When was it released in England?" Those of you who know their Queen history know this is any case wrong. But really who cares? And if they did, why couldn't the interviewer find this out for himself, instead of using up supposed interview time about the tour with this nonsense?
Well, at this point, I lost it. I think I said .. "Sorry, this is truly a waste of time". And I left to do soundcheck and clean myself up ready for the show. It was a choice from that point on, time being short .... bad hair or bad fingers ! I opted for bad hair of course - hair washing just before playing gives soft fingers - a potential disaster. I was happy in the end.... it turned out to be the best show so far ..... one of those nights which truly justifies to me my lack of home life ...my physical battle to regain match-fitness... the whole thing ...even the interviews!! ha ha! It was a joy."
"No, I wasn't grumpy. I was disappointed in the interviewer. We went straight into interviews from a long journey. The guy wasted his opportunity, and wasted my time. His brief was to talk about what was happening in the moment - a massive Queen tour, with Paul Rodgers, sold out, with wonderful reactions. Instead the interviewer started asking me why we didn't do the whole of "Bohemian Rhapsody" live. "Do you mean perform the operatic section?", I asked. "Well, yes", he said. "Because there are six of us, and 150 voices on the record - it would be ridiculous.. ", I said. "But with modern technology...?" he went on .... "No", I said, "not with modern technology. If you want to see Bohemian Rhapsody done completely live, go see our musical We Will Rock You". The interviewer seemed not to have heard of this. I started tell him we used Bo Rap as an opportunity for a special presentation involving Freddie. He seemed not to hear me. He then told me he wanted to show me a video of some students singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" live. I kinda squirmed .... why were we using up valuable time doing this, when we were running late anyway for the crucial sound-check which would enable us to play at our best that evening? I have seen plenty students singing Bo Rap, thanks. Maybe later ...? Well, he insisted, so I gave way. Then the video he wanted to show me didn't work. He said, "Give me a minute". I said, "This is crap - I would rather be spending the time preparing for the show, which is the real reason we are here." Or something like that. At this point I actually got up to leave, but thought...."No. I am not a prima donna, I should give the guy another chance" ... so I sat down again and said, "OK, let's start again. we have probably 3 minutes left - ask me something decent!" The interview consulted his notes, and said, "Bohemian Rhapsody was released in 1976 in Holland. When was it released in England?" Those of you who know their Queen history know this is any case wrong. But really who cares? And if they did, why couldn't the interviewer find this out for himself, instead of using up supposed interview time about the tour with this nonsense?
Well, at this point, I lost it. I think I said .. "Sorry, this is truly a waste of time". And I left to do soundcheck and clean myself up ready for the show. It was a choice from that point on, time being short .... bad hair or bad fingers ! I opted for bad hair of course - hair washing just before playing gives soft fingers - a potential disaster. I was happy in the end.... it turned out to be the best show so far ..... one of those nights which truly justifies to me my lack of home life ...my physical battle to regain match-fitness... the whole thing ...even the interviews!! ha ha! It was a joy."
He looked exhausted, I can totally see why he didn't want his time wasted. He was focused on the show.
I thought he handled it very well. He kind of kept calm, and that amazes me because there are plenty of people I can think of who would have completely blown up! Fair play to him.
Sorry, had to laugh at that: "Bohemian Rhapsody was realeased in 1976 in Holland. When was it released in England?" I mean come on!
Sorry, had to laugh at that: "Bohemian Rhapsody was realeased in 1976 in Holland. When was it released in England?" I mean come on!
I've seen that before and I don't blame him. He said he was tired and he looked it. And that stupid man's voice would get on my nerves.
That interviewer is so stupid and unprofessional. I wonder if he really is a journalist or a comedian.
Hope that's a lesson learned for the future - never waste Brian May's time. The man is a really decent and kind person, as proved in that clip the way he didn't lose his head and even shook your man's hand, but by god he'll put you in your place if he has to.
It was not wasting Brian's time, they should have asked proper questions. About the new tour, about the gig. But not about a song which is 30 years old, which we don't know the meaning of, because the writer of the song has taken the meaning of the song and himself to heaven.
he did it a nice way!!! if that was Freddie..it would be funny